Greg Lilly
@greglilly.bsky.social
Author of the historic true crime Abingdon's Boardinghouse Murder (May 2024, The History Press) and the novels Stray, Under a Copper Moon, and the Derek Mason Mystery series.
#macavity award coverage in the Bristol Herald Courier. Thank you! And thank you Carolyn Wilson for the great article. Book signing on Saturday @swvaculturalcenter with @artisanswva during “Made in SWVA” Holiday Market 10-5.
November 4, 2025 at 2:50 PM
#macavity award coverage in the Bristol Herald Courier. Thank you! And thank you Carolyn Wilson for the great article. Book signing on Saturday @swvaculturalcenter with @artisanswva during “Made in SWVA” Holiday Market 10-5.
I'm thrilled that ABINGDON'S BOARDINGHOUSE MURDER won the Macavity Award for Best Mystery-related Nonfiction/Critical.
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October 8, 2025 at 1:16 PM
I'm thrilled that ABINGDON'S BOARDINGHOUSE MURDER won the Macavity Award for Best Mystery-related Nonfiction/Critical.
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The #Macavity Award ballots are out and due back on August 1.
ABINGDON’S BOARDINGHOUSE MURDER is a finalist for Best Nonfiction/Critical.
I’m honored to be listed with these gifted writers and meticulous researchers.
Felicitations & congratulations to the nominees in all the categories.
ABINGDON’S BOARDINGHOUSE MURDER is a finalist for Best Nonfiction/Critical.
I’m honored to be listed with these gifted writers and meticulous researchers.
Felicitations & congratulations to the nominees in all the categories.
July 3, 2025 at 6:36 PM
The #Macavity Award ballots are out and due back on August 1.
ABINGDON’S BOARDINGHOUSE MURDER is a finalist for Best Nonfiction/Critical.
I’m honored to be listed with these gifted writers and meticulous researchers.
Felicitations & congratulations to the nominees in all the categories.
ABINGDON’S BOARDINGHOUSE MURDER is a finalist for Best Nonfiction/Critical.
I’m honored to be listed with these gifted writers and meticulous researchers.
Felicitations & congratulations to the nominees in all the categories.
Reposted by Greg Lilly
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June 17, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Huzzah! ABINGDON'S BOARDINGHOUSE MURDER is nominated for an Anthony award -- Best Critical/Non-Fiction. 🎉
May 7, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Huzzah! ABINGDON'S BOARDINGHOUSE MURDER is nominated for an Anthony award -- Best Critical/Non-Fiction. 🎉
#MaliceDomestic This Saturday--April 26--Phyllis Betz & I will talk about our Agatha-nominated nonfiction books.
The panel moderated by Judy Cater promises to be informative and interactive.
If you are attending Malice Domestic, please stop by to get "the true stories."
The panel moderated by Judy Cater promises to be informative and interactive.
If you are attending Malice Domestic, please stop by to get "the true stories."
April 21, 2025 at 1:45 PM
#MaliceDomestic This Saturday--April 26--Phyllis Betz & I will talk about our Agatha-nominated nonfiction books.
The panel moderated by Judy Cater promises to be informative and interactive.
If you are attending Malice Domestic, please stop by to get "the true stories."
The panel moderated by Judy Cater promises to be informative and interactive.
If you are attending Malice Domestic, please stop by to get "the true stories."
The Malice Domestic convention schedule is out and on the website www.malicedomestic.net
--- Please plan to join us at the Best Nonfiction Agatha Nominees' panel on Saturday, April 26, at 9 a.m. - Ballroom B.
Diane Fanning is our moderator where Phyllis Betz and I will discuss the nominated books.
--- Please plan to join us at the Best Nonfiction Agatha Nominees' panel on Saturday, April 26, at 9 a.m. - Ballroom B.
Diane Fanning is our moderator where Phyllis Betz and I will discuss the nominated books.
April 10, 2025 at 3:26 PM
The Malice Domestic convention schedule is out and on the website www.malicedomestic.net
--- Please plan to join us at the Best Nonfiction Agatha Nominees' panel on Saturday, April 26, at 9 a.m. - Ballroom B.
Diane Fanning is our moderator where Phyllis Betz and I will discuss the nominated books.
--- Please plan to join us at the Best Nonfiction Agatha Nominees' panel on Saturday, April 26, at 9 a.m. - Ballroom B.
Diane Fanning is our moderator where Phyllis Betz and I will discuss the nominated books.
#Bouchercon in Nashville and #boucherconnola attendees: ABINGDON’S BOARDINGHOUSE MURDER is eligible for nomination for the Nonfiction Anthony. I’d be honored if you keep it in mind as you fill out your ballot (due on April 30). 😊
April 3, 2025 at 3:14 PM
#Bouchercon in Nashville and #boucherconnola attendees: ABINGDON’S BOARDINGHOUSE MURDER is eligible for nomination for the Nonfiction Anthony. I’d be honored if you keep it in mind as you fill out your ballot (due on April 30). 😊
Please join me and other regional authors at the Buchanan County (Virginia) Public Library on April 17th for Local Authors Night.
March 17, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Please join me and other regional authors at the Buchanan County (Virginia) Public Library on April 17th for Local Authors Night.
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#nonfiction Malice Domestic #AgathaAwards 2025 @dianefanning.bsky.social @greglilly.bsky.social Phyllis Betz | Not in attendance? @markaldridge.info Chris Chan, Evan Friss @sincnational.bsky.social
March 14, 2025 at 7:23 PM
#nonfiction Malice Domestic #AgathaAwards 2025 @dianefanning.bsky.social @greglilly.bsky.social Phyllis Betz | Not in attendance? @markaldridge.info Chris Chan, Evan Friss @sincnational.bsky.social
#bouchercon in Nashville was encouraging & supportive. ABINGDON’S BOARDINGHOUSE MURDER received great comments from attendees.
It is eligible for nomination for the Nonfiction Anthony.
I’d be honored if you keep it in mind as you fill out your ballot. 😊
It is eligible for nomination for the Nonfiction Anthony.
I’d be honored if you keep it in mind as you fill out your ballot. 😊
March 1, 2025 at 3:58 PM
#bouchercon in Nashville was encouraging & supportive. ABINGDON’S BOARDINGHOUSE MURDER received great comments from attendees.
It is eligible for nomination for the Nonfiction Anthony.
I’d be honored if you keep it in mind as you fill out your ballot. 😊
It is eligible for nomination for the Nonfiction Anthony.
I’d be honored if you keep it in mind as you fill out your ballot. 😊
I had an encouraging and supportive Bouchercon in Nashville. ABINGDON'S BOARDINGHOUSE MURDER received great comments from attendees. It is eligible for nomination for the Nonfiction Anthony. I'd be honored if you keep it in mind as you fill out your ballots.
Anthony Award Ballots for #Bouchercon2025 in #NewOrleans are out.
If you need help with Eligible Titles, please consult:
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If you need help with Eligible Titles, please consult:
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February 28, 2025 at 8:16 PM
I had an encouraging and supportive Bouchercon in Nashville. ABINGDON'S BOARDINGHOUSE MURDER received great comments from attendees. It is eligible for nomination for the Nonfiction Anthony. I'd be honored if you keep it in mind as you fill out your ballots.
#BorderBarbie playing dress up. Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
January 29, 2025 at 1:26 PM
#BorderBarbie playing dress up. Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
It’s time to nominate your favorite 2024 reads for the Agatha Awards.
For your consideration: ABINGDON’S BOARDINGHOUSE MURDER -- eligible for Best Nonfiction.
Fellow authors, please add your eligible titles and categories in the comments. #MaliceDomestic #Agatha
For your consideration: ABINGDON’S BOARDINGHOUSE MURDER -- eligible for Best Nonfiction.
Fellow authors, please add your eligible titles and categories in the comments. #MaliceDomestic #Agatha
January 3, 2025 at 1:48 PM
It’s time to nominate your favorite 2024 reads for the Agatha Awards.
For your consideration: ABINGDON’S BOARDINGHOUSE MURDER -- eligible for Best Nonfiction.
Fellow authors, please add your eligible titles and categories in the comments. #MaliceDomestic #Agatha
For your consideration: ABINGDON’S BOARDINGHOUSE MURDER -- eligible for Best Nonfiction.
Fellow authors, please add your eligible titles and categories in the comments. #MaliceDomestic #Agatha
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"let's open it up to questions from the audience at every author panel/interview ever"
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“Let’s Open It Up to Questions from the Audience” at Every Author Interview Ever
“Hello, I have one question that’s really five questions packed into a single, rambling monologue.”
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December 10, 2024 at 6:22 PM
"let's open it up to questions from the audience at every author panel/interview ever"
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I don’t think these young ladies are real. But thanks for the “follow” and no I have no $$.
December 3, 2024 at 1:43 PM
I don’t think these young ladies are real. But thanks for the “follow” and no I have no $$.
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For CrimeReads, I talked to some fellow true crime writers about the genre and how it should be handled carefully, with the victims and survivors in mind.
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True Crime Can Be a Dread Inspiration, Authors Agree
True crime turns us all into gawkers, slow rolling past a broken body on a sidewalk or peering at bloodstains on a bedroom carpet. I say that as someone who feels ambivalent about true crime books,…
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November 27, 2024 at 1:49 AM
For CrimeReads, I talked to some fellow true crime writers about the genre and how it should be handled carefully, with the victims and survivors in mind.
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November 21, 2024 at 8:46 PM
Today’s the anniversary of an event that changed everything in two families’ lives—for generations. #truecrime #abingdonva #respect #sorrow
November 18, 2024 at 3:50 PM
Today’s the anniversary of an event that changed everything in two families’ lives—for generations. #truecrime #abingdonva #respect #sorrow
People of Bluesky! Quote a favorite film using gifs only.
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ALT: a black and white photo of a woman with the caption i am big it 's the pictures that got small
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November 17, 2024 at 4:51 PM
People of Bluesky! Quote a favorite film using gifs only.
Library of Virginia commemorates the 80th anniversary of World War II. www.lva.virginia.gov/exhibits/wwii/
Library of Virginia | WWII Web Exhibit
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November 14, 2024 at 2:52 PM
Library of Virginia commemorates the 80th anniversary of World War II. www.lva.virginia.gov/exhibits/wwii/
Bristol (Va./Tenn.)Public Library #author #books #booktalk #TrueCrime Please join me on Wednesday, November 13, for a talk about the new true crime book and a signing. I’ll have books for purchase. If you have already bought a copy, bring it and have it signed. Hope to see you this Wednesday @ 5:30.
November 11, 2024 at 2:51 PM
Bristol (Va./Tenn.)Public Library #author #books #booktalk #TrueCrime Please join me on Wednesday, November 13, for a talk about the new true crime book and a signing. I’ll have books for purchase. If you have already bought a copy, bring it and have it signed. Hope to see you this Wednesday @ 5:30.
Kindle version: “Abingdon's Boardinghouse Murder (True Crime)" by Greg Lilly — now available on Amazon Kindle! #Kindle #TrueCrime a.co/d/asOHahb
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Abingdon's Boardinghouse Murder (True Crime) - Kindle edition by Lilly, Greg. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Abingdon's Boardinghouse Murder (True Crime).
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October 28, 2024 at 2:25 PM
Kindle version: “Abingdon's Boardinghouse Murder (True Crime)" by Greg Lilly — now available on Amazon Kindle! #Kindle #TrueCrime a.co/d/asOHahb
#Bouchercon #MaliceDomestic #TrueCrime #NonFiction After a successful Bouchercon in Nashville, I look forward to Malice Domestic in Bethesda this spring. Hope to see you there!
October 19, 2024 at 2:14 PM
#Bouchercon #MaliceDomestic #TrueCrime #NonFiction After a successful Bouchercon in Nashville, I look forward to Malice Domestic in Bethesda this spring. Hope to see you there!
Hope to see you at #Bouchercon in Nashville in a couple of weeks.
Spend Friday afternoon (8/30) with Claire Booth (moderator), Emma C. Wells, Keith Roysdon, Craig Robertson, Thomas Kies, and me at this captivating panel. We'll discuss the #truecrime cases that influenced us.
Spend Friday afternoon (8/30) with Claire Booth (moderator), Emma C. Wells, Keith Roysdon, Craig Robertson, Thomas Kies, and me at this captivating panel. We'll discuss the #truecrime cases that influenced us.
August 13, 2024 at 3:20 PM
Hope to see you at #Bouchercon in Nashville in a couple of weeks.
Spend Friday afternoon (8/30) with Claire Booth (moderator), Emma C. Wells, Keith Roysdon, Craig Robertson, Thomas Kies, and me at this captivating panel. We'll discuss the #truecrime cases that influenced us.
Spend Friday afternoon (8/30) with Claire Booth (moderator), Emma C. Wells, Keith Roysdon, Craig Robertson, Thomas Kies, and me at this captivating panel. We'll discuss the #truecrime cases that influenced us.